Commentary on Terry-McElrath et al. (2019): Will persistent patterns of youth marijuana use compromise their futures?

Addiction. 2019 Jun;114(6):1049-1050. doi: 10.1111/add.14612. Epub 2019 Apr 23.

Abstract

Recent increases in the prevalence of frequent marijuana use that extend well into adulthood raise concerns about the long-term consequences for population health and for the individuals engaging in these use patterns.

Keywords: Adult outcomes; cannabis consequences; education effects; frequent marijuana use; longitudinal patterns; policy-relevant science.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cannabis*
  • Humans
  • Latent Class Analysis
  • Marijuana Abuse*
  • Marijuana Smoking*
  • Marijuana Use*
  • Young Adult